Check Mates
Some people think that I’m a problem child, that I’m lazy and never pay attention in lessons. But the thing is, I’m not a problem child at all. I’m just a child with a problem.
Felix is struggling at school. His ADHD makes it hard for him to concentrate and his grades are slipping. Everyone keeps telling him to try harder, but no one seems to understand just how hard he finds it. When Mum suggests Felix spends time with his grandfather, Felix can’t think of anything worse. Granddad hasn’t been the same since Grandma died. Plus he’s always trying to teach Felix boring chess. But sometimes the best lessons come in the most unexpected of places, and Granddad soon shows Felix that there’s everything to play for.
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Reader Reviews
Anonymous
04 August 2019
The story was very fun and exciting… but the author could have been more creative instead of using real life things e.g. Nando’s, McDonald’s.
Anonymous
09 October 2020
I liked this book because it is still an adventure but through chess.My favourite character is Felix as he used to never be able to sit still but later on he won at a national chess game!